Transportation Shift Supervisor
City of Clarksville
People & HR, Operations
Clarksville, TN, USA
Posted on Wednesday, August 9, 2023
- Description
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CLASS SUMMARY:
This is the third of six levels in the Transportation series. Incumbents coordinate and monitor the transportation operations of an assigned shift. Responsibilities may include: monitoring activities to ensure buses are on schedule; inspecting vehicles, transit center, bus shelters, and transfer points for proper functioning and cleanliness; performing routine, light vehicle maintenance; providing customer service to transit customers; preparing and delivering bank deposits; and supervising lower level employees.***THE EMPLOYEE SELECTED MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, WEEKENDS (SATURDAY), AND SOME HOLIDAYS. THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2023, OR UNTIL FILLED.*** - Example of Duties
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TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
- Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
- Monitors transit schedules, routes, and equipment through field inspection; investigates and reports on schedule and route deficiencies and problems; recommends changes as necessary.
- Responds to inquiries or requests for information regarding transportation, route, and/or scheduling policies, procedures. and/or other related information. Resolves problems and/or conflicts that occur.
- Performs inspections of vehicles, transit center, bus shelters, and transfer points for proper functioning and cleanliness.
- Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records and reports.
- Prepares and delivers bank deposits.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
- Typical Qualifications
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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and two years transit operations experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. - Supplemental Information
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LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):
Licensing Requirements:- Commercial Driver's License Class B with P Endorsement
KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:- Supervisory principles;
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
- Cash handling techniques;
- Transportation principles related to area of assignment;
- Transportation scheduling techniques;
- Recordkeeping and report preparation techniques;
- Inspection principles;
- Customer service principles;
- Computers and related software applications.
SKILLS: (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:- Monitoring and evaluating employees;
- Prioritizing and assigning work;
- Monitoring transit operations;
- Preparing bank deposits;
- Performing inspections of vehicles, equipment, and facilities;
- Providing customer service;
- Maintaining operational records;
- Using a computer and related software applications;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, and extreme temperatures.
NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.